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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.00, 667.94 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.00, 667.94 and 274.21 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.00 : 667.94 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.00/667.94 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.00x = 667.94 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.00x = 183,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,152.79/484.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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